Marilynn Louise Hersh, 84, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

She was born on December 29, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Edgar and Martha (Yantz) Schaus. She was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1959. Following high school, she attended Kansas State College in Manhattan, Kansas, completing her Bachelor of Science in home economics in 1964. She received her Master of Science in Education from Emporia State University in 1981.

Marilynn met James Hersh while they both attended Kansas State College and were united in marriage on June 11, 1966, in WaKeeney, Kansas. Two children were born to this union: Brian and Beth. Marilynn and James shared 58 years of marriage. Marilynn substitute taught in Lexington and then was the adult education coordinator at Central Community College.

Marilynn was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, serving in the capacity of counting weekly offerings. She was also a member of the Lexington Library Board and volunteered for the United Way. Marilynn was also a 50-year member of P.E.O.

She is survived by her children, Brian Hersh of Manchester, Tennessee and Beth Hersh-Goslin (Mick) of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Isabella (John) Viano of Martinez, California, Alainie Hersh and Cooper Danielson of Columbia Falls, Montana; and two great-grandsons, James and Finn Viano of Martinez, California, as well as extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws, Delmar and Mary Anna Belle Hersh, and by her husband, James Hersh. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Schaus, and her sister, Rita Sussman.

Services are pending.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com